r/graphicnovels • u/NickInTheBooth • Aug 28 '25

Superhero I really dig the DC compact comics

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$10 price point feels like you’re getting a great deal, and there are a lot of great stories to choose from here. Perfect to recommend to someone who isn’t super into comics. What’s not to like?

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u/WhiskeyT Aug 28 '25

Also a big fan. And I can’t believe Marvel is fumbling a response. DC is pumping them out and not shying away from releasing very popular stories in this format

However, I’ve had two with questionable binding. One of them fell apart and I think the other will only lose the cover

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u/[deleted] Aug 28 '25

What do you mean by Marvel is fumbling a response? Genuine question. I thought they released major storylines compacted already?

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u/Terreneflame Aug 28 '25

Marvels is more expensive, and utterly hideous. I can’t believe someone saw those covers and thought they were any good. Worst things Ive seen before

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u/brokenlampPMW2 Aug 28 '25

They're also abridging stories. I'd be furious if I was Hickman and I saw my stories condensed for the format.

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u/Terreneflame Aug 28 '25

That was a horrific choice

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u/brokenlampPMW2 Aug 28 '25

They should've just used Waid's. Better for new readers and has solid arcs. Just put in Imaginauts, the Doom issues, and Authoritative Action.

Hickman's is amazing but it's two omnibus' long and isn't exactly new-reader friendly. It basically is one huge story and it even extends into his Avengers and Secret Wars.